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ASIA
Seniors Travel Survey
December 2016
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KEY FINDINGS Australian seniors are travellers seeking ‘experiences on a budget’
Australian seniors love travelling, with the majority typically going on at least one trip a year
The Internet means that seniors are spoilt for travel options and it is easier than ever to source destinations, accommodations and activities and to find deals
Seeking new experiences is a major motivation for seniors in going on holidays
The places they visit and the people they go with are important in shaping their experience, while social media photos and posts are not
As much as they love travelling however, affordability is preventing most seniors from going on more holidays
Reflecting this, most seniors are comfortable with travelling on a budget at an ‘average’ or economy comfort level
Seniors want more excitement in their holidays
There is an increasing tendency for seniors to take holidays that are more unique, particularly ones that are more exciting and more sociable
Reflecting this, while most seniors think the package group tours specifically designed for seniors are safer and less hassle to organise, most also think they are ‘not really for people like me’, with many thinking they are ‘a bit boring’ or ‘do not offer enough adventure‘
Seniors are undeterred by bad experiences, pet peeves or other concerns
Although the vast majority of seniors have not had any bad experiences while travelling, security issues and world events remain a major concern
Reflecting this, the vast majority of seniors typically take out some form of travel insurance when travelling overseas, particularly for health, accident and theft/loss cover
However, despite a variety of bad plane experiences, travelling pet peeves and other concerns, the vast majority of seniors would not be deterred from travelling again
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MAIN FINDINGS
DESTINATIONS
Australian seniors love travelling, with the majority typically going on at least one trip a year
Although many seniors have always preferred certain destinations, most seniors think their preference for holiday destinations has changed over the last five years
Europe is the most commonly cited dream holiday destination for seniors, while an interstate destination would be ideal for a domestic holiday, with Australia being perceived to be best for beach holidays, self-driving holidays and wildlife, nature or eco holidays compared to other countries
Where are you planning to go for your next big holiday? If you have no plans where did you go on your last big holiday?
31.2
18.1
12.5
12.2
11.5
7.2
2.7
1.3
1.0
0.9
0.5
0.1
0.8
22.5
17.5
16.0
13.0
10.5
8.5
5.0
3.0
2.5
1.5
0 10 20 30 40
Interstate
Europe
In my state
Southeast Asia
Pacific Islands (including NewZealand)
North America
Northern Asia (including Russia andChina)
South Asia
Africa
South America
Central/Latin America
Middle East
Other
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Where are you planning to go for your next big holiday? If you have no plans where did you go on your last big holiday?
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‘Interstate’ is the most commonly cited destination among seniors when asked about their next or last big holiday (31.2%), followed by Europe (18.1%) and their own state (12.5%). These are also the most commonly cited destinations among Millennials. Compared to seniors, they are less likely to cite ‘interstate’ (22.5% vs. 31.2%) but slightly more likely to cite their own state (16.0% vs. 12.5%). Is this where you are planning to go on your next holiday or where you went on your last big holiday?
Most senior and millennial respondents say the destination they nominated is where they are planning to go on their next holiday (67.5% and 73.0% respectively). Around three in 10 senior and millennial respondents say the destination they nominated is where they went on their last big holiday (32.5% and 27.0% respectively).
32.5
67.5
27.0
73.0
0
20
40
60
80
Past holiday (most recent one) Future holiday
%
MillennialsSeniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Is this where you are planning to go on your next holiday or where you went on your last big holiday?
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If you could go wherever you wanted for your next big holiday where would it be?
More than a third (34.0%) of senior respondents say Europe would be their next big holiday destination if they could go wherever they wanted to, while similar proportions would prefer to go interstate (15.4%) or North America (14.5%). Millennials most commonly cite Europe as their dream big holiday destination (30.5%), followed by North America (15.5%) and Pacific Islands (12.5%).
34.0
15.4
14.5
11.4
6.7
5.2
3.3
3.1
2.6
1.4
0.8
0.4
1.2
30.5
12.0
15.5
12.5
7.5
5.0
3.0
8.0
2.5
2.5
0.5
0.5
0 10 20 30 40
Europe
Interstate
North America
Pacific Islands (including NewZealand)
Southeast Asia
In my state
South America
Northern Asia (including Russia andChina)
Africa
South Asia
Central/Latin America
Middle East
Other
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: If you could go wherever you wanted for your next big holiday where would it be?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in your state if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination interstate if you could go anywhere you wanted?
18.4
8.8
7.0
5.3
4.4
0 5 10 15 20
Tasmania
Queensland
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Melbourne
%
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination interstate if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in the Pacific Islands if you could go anywhere you wanted?
For seniors who chose the Pacific Islands as their dream holiday destination, more than half (55.3%) declare New Zealand as their top choice. Fiji comes a distant second (13.2%), followed by Norfolk Island and Vanuatu (both 6.1%).
55.3
13.2
6.1
6.1
2.6
2.6
2.6
1.8
1.8
1.8
0 25 50 75
New Zealand
Fiji
Norfolk Island
Vanuatu
Cook Islands
New Caledonia
Papua New Guinea
French Polynesia
Samoa
Tonga
%
Seniors
*Top 10 answersSource: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination in the Pacific Islands if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in Southeast Asia if you could go anywhere you wanted?
For seniors who chose Southeast Asia as their dream holiday destination, one in four nominate Thailand and Vietnam as their top choice (both 25.4%), followed by the Philippines (14.9%).
25.4
25.4
14.9
10.4
7.5
6.0
6.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
0 10 20 30
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
Cambodia
Singapore
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Myanmar
Other
%
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination in Southeast Asia if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in Northern Asia if you could go anywhere you wanted?
For seniors who chose Northern Asia as their dream holiday destination, more than two in five (43.3%) nominate Japan as their top choice, while around one in four nominate Russia and China (26.7% and 23.3% respectively).
43.3
26.7
23.3
3.3
3.3
0 20 40 60
Japan
Russian Federation
China
Hong Kong
Taiwan, Province of China
%
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination in Northern Asia if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in Europe if you could go anywhere you wanted?
For seniors and millennials who chose Europe as their dream holiday destination, the United Kingdom tops their must-go list, with more than a quarter (27.9%) of senior respondents and one in five (21.3%) millennial respondents saying so. Italy and France round out the top three for seniors (15.9% and 7.9% respectively), while Italy and Greece round out the top three for millennials (19.7% and 11.5% respectively).
27.9
15.9
7.9
5.3
4.7
4.4
2.9
2.6
2.6
2.6
21.3
19.7
9.8
11.5
6.6
3.3
1.6
4.9
1.6
0 10 20 30
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Greece
Germany
Switzerland
Ireland
Iceland
Netherlands
Spain
%
Millennials
Seniors
*Top 10 answersSource: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination in Europe if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in South America if you could go anywhere you wanted?
Peru is the top choice for seniors who dream of going to South America (30.3%), followed by Argentina and Brazil (both 21.2%).
30.3
21.2
21.2
9.1
9.1
3.0
3.0
3.0
0 15 30 45
Peru
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Colombia
French Guiana
Other
%
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination in South America if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your specific dream holiday destination in North America if you could go anywhere you wanted?
The United States is the top dream destination for seniors and millennials who chose North America as their dream holiday destination (51.7% and 51.6% respectively). Coming in second is the neighbouring country of Canada (37.9% for seniors and 19.4% for millennials).
51.7
37.9
4.1
2.8
1.4
0.7
0.7
0.7
51.6
19.4
3.2
3.2
3.2
6.5
6.5
3.2
3.2
0 15 30 45 60
United States
Canada
Cuba
Bahamas
Jamaica
Bermuda
Virgin Islands, British
Barbados
Cayman Islands
Dominican Republic
Other
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What would be your specific dream holiday destination in North America if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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What would be your other specific dream holiday destination if you could go anywhere you wanted?
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Do you think your preference for holiday destinations has changed over the last 5 years?
Most senior and millennial respondents think their preference for holiday destinations has changed over the last five years. However, seniors are more likely to say they always preferred destinations within Australia (19.0% vs. 6.5%) or overseas (25.9% vs. 20.0%). Seniors most commonly cite cost/expense (15.1%) and a preference for something new (12.7%) for the change in preference for holiday destinations. Millennials are more likely to say they are more likely to want to travel overseas (45.5% vs. 31.9%) or within Australia (28.0% vs. 23.2%).
23.2
31.9
19.0
25.9
28.0
45.5
6.5
20.0
0 20 40 60 80
Yes, more likely to want to travelwithin Australia now
Yes, more likely to want to traveloverseas now
No, always preferred withinAustralia
No, always preferred overseas
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you think your preference for holiday destinations has changed over the last 5 years?
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Why is this your preference these days?
3.3
3.0
2.5
1.4
1.4
0.9
0.4
6.5
4.3
5.8
2.2
2.2
1.4
2.9
1.4
9.4
0 5 10 15 20
Long-time dream
Wants to see theworld
Convenience
Proximity
Familial reasons
Lifestyle
Rest and relaxation
Other
%
15.1
12.7
9.4
8.8
8.5
7.4
7.4
5.9
5.5
14.4
9.4
3.6
5.8
11.5
2.9
2.9
15.1
5.0
0 5 10 15 20
Cost/expense
Prefers somethingnew
Physical ability
Safety and security
Personalinterest/preference
Personalconnections/heritage
Time
Cultural experience
Patriotism
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Why is this your preference these days?
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In terms of holidays, what do you think Australia really does best compared to other overseas holiday destinations?
Most seniors and millennials believe Australia is the best when it comes to beach holidays compared to other overseas destinations (57.7% and 55.0% respectively). They also share a similar view on wildlife, nature or eco holidays (45.8% and 40.0% respectively) and food and wine tasting holidays (35.8% and 34.5% respectively). Seniors are more likely to say Australia is the best place for self-driving trips (46.8% vs. 25.0%) or camping/caravanning holidays (44.4% vs. 32.5%).
20.2
18.9
17.9
15.6
12.5
2.3
2.1
2.9
20.5
17.5
22.5
15.5
14.0
3.5
1.0
1.0
0 25 50 75
Cruise holidays
Sporting holidays
Festival and eventholidays
Indulgence and luxuryholidays
Guided packagegroup tours
LGBT holidays
None of the above
Other
% Yes
57.7
46.8
45.8
44.4
35.8
24.7
22.6
21.8
55.0
25.0
40.0
32.5
34.5
31.5
21.5
19.5
0 25 50 75
Beach holidays
Self-driving holidays
Wildlife, Nature or Ecoholidays
Camping/Caravanningholidays
Food and wine tastingholidays
Adventure holidays
Urban/Big cityholidays (Sydney and
Melbourne)
History and culturalholidays (aboriginal or
colonial)
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: In terms of holidays, what do you think Australia really does best compared to other overseas holiday destinations?*Multiple answers allowed
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How often do you usually go travelling on your holidays (whether locally or overseas)?
How many days do you typically spend on holidays travelling each year?
The large majority (74.2%) of senior respondents usually go traveling at least once a year, compared to 78.0% of millennial respondents. However, seniors are more likely to go more than once a year (42.2% vs. 29.5%). Seniors typically spend an average of 25 days on holidays each year, while millennials typically spend an average of 17 days.
42.2
32.0
20.8
5.0
29.5
48.5
16.0
6.0
0
20
40
60
More than oncea year
Once a year Every few years Rarely/never
%
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How often do you usually go travelling on your holidays (whether locally or overseas)?
MillennialsSeniors
2517
180
100
0 00
50
100
150
200
Seniors Millennials
Days
Maximum
Average
Minimum
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How many days do you typically spend on holidays travelling each year?
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EXPERIENCES
Australian seniors are ‘experience seekers’ when travelling, with historical/cultural experiences being the most commonly sought after
Although the places they visit are important in shaping their experience, the people they go with are just as important
There is an increasing tendency for seniors to take holidays that are more unique, particularly ones that are more exciting and more sociable
Reflecting this, while most seniors think the package group tours specifically designed for seniors are safer and less hassle to organise, most also think they are ‘not really for people like me’, with many thinking they are ‘a bit boring’ or ‘do not offer enough adventure‘
What kind of experiences do you usually prefer to have on your holidays?
Close to half (48.1%) of senior respondents say they prefer to have a cultural or historical experience when they go on holidays, while close to two in five (37.3%) point to having quality
13.4
12.5
11.9
1.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.7
1.0
11.0
22.0
27.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0 20 40 60
Package grouptours/peerinteraction
Festival and eventholidays
Romantic locations
Roadtrips/roam ordrive around
Visiting friends
Shopping
Sightseeing
Play sports/go tosporting events
Other
% Yes
48.1
37.3
34.5
34.2
34.2
31.3
22.4
14.8
32.0
42.5
37.5
25.0
33.0
37.5
30.5
40.5
0 20 40 60
Historical/cultural
Family quality time
Wildlife, nature oreco discovery
Living like a local
Food and wine
Relaxation/indulgence/health
retreats
Exotic locations
Adventure
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What kind of experiences do you usually prefer to have on your holidays?*Multiple answers allowed
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time with family. Around one in three say they prefer a wildlife, nature or eco discovery experience (34.5%), living like a local experience or a food and wine experience (both 34.2%). Millennials most commonly cite a preference for family quality time on holidays (42.5%), adventure (40.5%), as well as relaxation/indulgence/health retreats and a wildlife, nature or eco discovery experience (both 37.5%). Have you ever been on medical travel holiday overseas (i.e. seeking medical treatments or cosmetic surgery outside of Australia)?
Nearly all (98.7%) senior respondents claim they have never been on a medical travel holiday overseas. On the other hand, more than one in 10 (11.5%) millennial respondents have been on a medical travel holiday overseas.
11.5%Yes
1.3%Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Have you ever been on medical travel holiday overseas (i.e. seeking medical treatments or cosmetic surgery outside of Australia)?
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How likely are you to ever consider medical travel overseas (i.e. seeking medical treatments or cosmetic surgery outside of Australia)?
Among those who have never been on a medical travel overseas, millennials are more likely to consider seeking medical treatments or cosmetic surgery outside Australia (47.5% vs. 12.3%), while seniors are more likely to not consider this at all (87.6% vs. 52.5%). How do you define the "experience" you have on holiday? Is it more the people you are with, the people you meet, the location or the things you do? Please assign a % to each of these elements so that they total to 100% to indicate their relative importance to you.
13.6
9.1
31.6
87.6
52.5
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Seniors
Millennials
Highly likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely at all
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How likely are you to ever consider medical travel overseas (i.e. seeking medical treatments or cosmetic surgery outside of Australia)?
32.6
31.6
17.4
16.9
1.6
34.5
25.7
14.0
22.1
3.7
0 20 40 60
The people I go with
The places I visit
The people I meet there
The activities I do
Other
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you define the "experience" you have on holiday? Is it more the people you are with, the people you meet, the location or the things you do?
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The most important part of the ‘holiday experience’ for seniors is the people they go with (32.6%), followed closely by the places they visit (31.6%). To a lesser extent, seniors say their ‘holiday experience’ is defined by the people they meet there (17.4%) or the activities they do (16.9%). Similarly, millennials also consider the people they go with (34.5%) as the most defining aspect of their ‘holiday experience’. They also place a higher importance on the places they visit (25.7%) or the activities they do (22.1%) than the people they meet while on holiday (14.0%). Do you think that seniors are preferring different types of holidays these days than they did in the past?
The majority (77.7%) of senior respondents think seniors prefer different types of holidays these days than they did in the past at least to some extent. Close to two in three (65.0%) millennial respondents hold the same view.
26.5%
51.2%
22.3%
Seniors
20.0%
45.0%
35.0%
MillennialsYes, to a large extent
Yes, to some extent
No, not really
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you think that seniors are preferring different types of holidays these days than they did in the past?
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How do you think they are different?
Among those who think the holidays seniors take these days are different than in the past, close to half of seniors say their holidays are more active (49.9%), in more distant locations (46.8%) or more sociable (46.5%). Millennials who think the holidays seniors are taking are different than in the past most commonly point to these trips becoming more adventurous (36.2%), expensive/luxurious (33.8%), sociable or in more distant locations (both 31.5%).
49.9
46.8
46.5
41.7
33.5
30.9
19.6
4.2
30.8
31.5
31.5
36.2
33.8
29.2
21.5
2.3
0 20 40 60
More active
More distant locations
More sociable
More adventurous
More expensive/luxurious
More exotic locations
More environmentally conscious
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you think they are different?*Multiple answers allowed
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Do you feel you try and have holidays that are somewhat out of the ordinary or unique?
Millennials are more likely to feel they try to have holidays that are somewhat out of the ordinary or unique at least to some extent (67.5% vs. 43.4%). How do you feel they are different to typical holidays people take?
Among those who feel they try to have unique holidays, more than half (51.1%) of millennials and more than two in five (42.2%) seniors say their holidays are more exciting than the typical ones. Seniors also say their holidays are more sociable (36.9%) or more alternative/obscure
7.1%
36.3%56.6%
Seniors
22.0%
45.5%
32.5%
Millennials
Yes, to a large extent
Yes, to some extent
No, not really
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you feel you try and have holidays that are somewhat out of the ordinary or unique?
42.2
36.9
36.6
21.2
15.0
8.8
8.8
51.1
31.1
34.8
32.6
38.5
12.6
1.5
0 20 40 60
More exciting
More sociable
More alternative/obscure
More active/physically challenging
More adventurous/dangerous
More altruistic
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you feel they are different to typical holidays people take?*Multiple answers allowed
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(36.6%). Meanwhile, millennials feel their holidays are different to the typical ones in that they are more adventurous/dangerous (38.5%) or more alternative/obscure (34.8%). How much do you agree with the following statements about package group tours designed for seniors these days?
The vast majority (83.9%) of senior respondents agree or strongly agree that senior package tours are safer and less hassle to organise, while close to four in five (78.1%) agree or strongly agree that these tours are a great way to meet new people their age. However, more than two thirds (67.9%) agree or strongly agree that senior package tours are not really for people like them. To a lesser extent, seniors also agree or strongly agree that these package tours are a bit boring (56.4%) or do not offer enough adventure (49.2%).
83.9
78.1
67.9
56.4
49.2
% Strongly agree % Agree
16.1
12.6
27.5
14.2
8.0
67.8
65.5
40.4
42.2
41.2
0 25 50 75 100
Senior package tours are safer andless hassle to organise
Senior package tours are a great wayto meet new people my own age
Senior package tours are not reallyfor people like me
Senior package tours are a bit boring
Senior package tours don't offerenough adventure
%Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much do you agree with the following statements about package group tours designed for seniors these days?
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How much do you agree with the following statements about package group tours designed for under 35 year olds these days (e.g. Contiki tours, Top Deck tours, etc.)?
The vast majority (83.0%) of millennial respondents agree or strongly agree that package group tours specifically designed for under 35s are a great way to meet new people their age, while more than three in four (77.0%) agree or strongly agree that these tours are safer and less hassle to organise. However, close to two in three (66.0%) agree or strongly agree that package group tours for under 35s are not for people like them. Close to half also agree or strongly agree that these tours are a bit boring (50.5%) or do not offer enough adventure (47.5%).
83.0
77.0
66.0
50.5
47.5
% Strongly agree % Agree
20.5
15.5
15.5
11.0
11.0
62.5
61.5
50.5
39.5
36.5
0 25 50 75 100
Under 35 years package tours are agreat way to meet new people my
own age
Under 35 years package tours aresafer and less hassle to organise
Under 35 years package tours are notreally for people like me
Under 35 years package tours are abit boring
Under 35 years package tours don'toffer enough adventure
%Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much do you agree with the following statements about package group tours designed for under 35 year olds these days (e.g. Contiki tours, Top Deck tours, etc.)?
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TRAVELLING COMPANIONS
Most seniors prefer to travel with their partner and believe that traveling with family is a great way to experience new things together and brings them closer to each other, although many believe it could also cause a lot of tension and fights
Who do you usually prefer to travel with? [Seniors]
Close to two in three (65.7%) senior respondents usually prefer to travel with their partner. Around one in five like to go on holidays with their friends or community groups (22.9%), by themselves (22.0%) or with their children (18.0%).
65.7
22.9
22.0
18.0
8.1
5.2
4.9
4.0
0.4
0.6
0 20 40 60 80
Partner
Friends or community groups
Alone
Children
Organised tours with other people myage
Grandchildren
New people I met on my travels
Family
Contacts met online
Other
% Yes
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Who do you usually prefer to travel with? [Millennials]
Similarly, half (50.5%) of millennial respondents say they prefer to travel with their partner, while more than two in five (44.5%) say they like the company of their friends or community groups in their trips. Around one in four claim they like to travel with their children (27.0%) or by themselves (23.0%).
50.5
44.5
27.0
23.0
7.5
7.0
6.0
5.0
0 15 30 45 60
Partner
Friends or community groups
Children
Alone
New people I met on my travels
Organised tours with other people myage
Family
Contacts met online
% YesSource: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Who do you usually prefer to travel with?*Multiple answers allowed
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How much do you agree with the following statements about travelling with family?
The vast majority of senior and millennial respondents agree or strongly agree that travelling with family is a great way to experience new things together and brings them closer (81.3% and 89.0% respectively). Millennials are also more likely to agree or strongly agree that a family that travels together stays together (84.0% vs. 67.6%) or that they have completed the family travelling cycle of going on family trips when they were children and now taking their own children with them on trips (57.5% vs. 45.1%). However, millennials are more likely to agree or strongly agree that travelling with family tends to cause a lot of tension and fights (60.0% vs. 38.5%).
81.3
60.0
89.0
67.6
84.0
45.1
57.5
38.5
% Strongly agree % Agree
18.1
24.0
11.3
16.5
8.6
13.0
6.4
14.0
63.2
65.0
56.3
67.5
36.5
44.5
32.1
46.0
0 30 60 90
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
%
Travelling with family is a great way to experience new things together and
bring us closer
A family that travels together stays together
We have completed the family travelling cycle
Travelling with the family tends to cause a lot of
tension and fights
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much do you agree with the following statements about travelling with family?
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GETTING THERE
Car is the most preferred means of transport for seniors when travelling, likely a reflection of the experience-seeking motivation of many seniors
Most seniors do not mind an ‘average’ comfort level when travelling in order to save money When going on holiday within Australia what is your typical preferred means of travel to get there?
The majority (68.1%) of senior respondents typically prefer travelling on a car when going on a holiday within Australia, followed closely by travelling on a plane (62.9%). For millennials, flying to their destination (66.0%) edges taking the car (63.0%) marginally.
68.1
62.9
18.3
8.9
8.3
5.2
1.2
0.3
1.8
63.0
66.0
23.0
7.5
9.5
12.5
4.0
6.5
0 25 50 75
Car
Plane
Train
Coach
Caravan
Boat
Motorbike
Cycling
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: When going on holiday within Australia what is your typical preferred means of travel to get there?*Multiple answers allowed
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When going on holiday overseas what is your typical preferred means of travel once you get there?
Seniors say the car is their most preferred means of travel once they get to their overseas holiday destination (47.1%), followed by flying on a plane (36.6%) or taking a train (32.3%). For millennials, the most popular choice of transportation when they get to their overseas holiday destination are a plane (50.5%), followed by a car (47.0%) and a train (27.5%).
47.1
36.6
32.3
25.5
25.5
15.9
2.0
1.4
0.7
4.1
1.4
47.0
50.5
27.5
17.5
27.0
14.5
8.0
7.5
6.0
0 15 30 45 60
Car
Plane
Train
Coach
Walking
Boat
Cycling
Motorbike
Caravan
I don't travel overseas
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: When going on holiday overseas what is your typical preferred means of travel once you get there?*Multiple answers allowed
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Typically, how would you classify the comfort you like to travel in?
Close to two in three (65.1%) senior respondents say the comfort they like to travel in is ‘average’ or economy, while more than a quarter (26.3%) prefer ‘comfortable’ or business class/premium. Millennials are less likely to prefer ‘average’ or economy (49.0% vs. 65.1%) and more likely to prefer ‘luxury’ or first class (12.5% vs. 3.0%). However, millennials are also more likely to prefer ‘budget’ or the cheapest available (11.0% vs. 5.6%).
3.0
26.3
65.1
5.6
12.5
27.5
49.0
11.0
0 25 50 75
Luxury (First class)
Comfortable (Businessclass/premium)
Average (Economy)
Budget (Cheapest available)
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Typically, how would you classify the comfort you like to travel in?
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Why do you prefer travelling like this?
‘Budget/saving money’ is the most common reason for both seniors (50.7%) and millennials (35.0%) to prefer travelling in their nominated comfort level. ‘Comfort’ is the next most commonly cited reason for both seniors (24.6%) and millennials (30.0%).
50.7
24.6
13.3
4.1
1.3
0.3
4.8
0.9
35.0
30.0
6.0
8.0
5.0
6.0
10.0
0 20 40 60
Budget/saving money
Comfort
The journey is as important as thedestination
Habit
Medical needs
Status
Don’t care how I get there
Other
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Why do you prefer travelling like this?
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MOTIVATIONS TO TRAVEL
Aside from relaxation, seeking new experiences is a major motivation for seniors in taking holidays, including for ‘self-discovery’ and ‘personal growth’
Unlike millennials however, these experiences are less likely to be defined by the number of photos taken or posted on social media
Thinking about what you really get out of travelling on holidays, which of the following reasons tend to motivate you most?
Close to three in five senior and millennial respondents (58.5% and 55.5% respectively) say ‘a chance to relax’ is what motivates them the most in taking holidays. The next top motivators for seniors and millennials alike are ‘learning about the world’ (56.6% and 48.0% respectively) and ‘searching for new experiences’ (50.0% and 47.0% respectively).
58.5
56.6
50.0
37.6
37.0
35.2
33.4
32.0
13.8
2.2
1.9
55.5
48.0
47.0
44.0
37.5
23.0
31.0
28.5
21.5
8.5
0 15 30 45 60
A chance to relax
Learning about the world
Searching for new experiences
Having adventures and exploring
Spending quality time with family
Meeting new people
Indulging oneself
Keeping active
The big reward I deserve for all mywork
Bragging rights
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Thinking about what you really get out of travelling on holidays, which of the following reasons tend to motivate you most?*Multiple answers allowed
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What are the greatest benefits you get from taking your holidays?
‘Overall happiness’ is the greatest benefit that both seniors and millennials get from taking their holidays (66.3% and 59.5% respectively). They also commonly point to ‘stress relief/relaxation’ (56.6% and 49.0% respectively, ‘personal growth through learning or new experiences’ (48.6% and 46.5% respectively) and ‘fun and indulgence’ (47.3% and 50.5% respectively).
66.3
56.6
48.6
47.3
32.2
31.1
22.5
17.7
2.2
59.5
49.0
46.5
50.5
38.5
32.0
28.5
27.5
0.5
0 25 50 75
Overall happiness
Stress relief/relaxation
Personal growth throughlearning/new experiences
Fun or indulgence
Mental health
Socialising
Physical health
Refreshed to return to work
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What are the greatest benefits you get from taking your holidays?*Multiple answers allowed
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How much do you agree with the following statements about why you travel on holidays?
The overwhelming majority of senior and millennial respondents agree or strongly agree that travelling gives them the chance to experience things they could not at home (98.3% and 94.5% respectively),that travelling makes them feel alive (94.2% and 93.0% respectively) or that travelling is a great opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth (89.0% and 94.0% respectively). Millennials are more likely to agree or strongly agree that travelling allows them to stay in touch with family and friends (87.0% vs. 72.6%).
98.3
87.0
94.5
94.2
93.0
89.0
94.0
72.6
% Strongly agree % Agree
40.3
41.0
29.3
33.0
20.4
35.5
18.2
22.0
58.0
53.5
64.9
60.0
68.6
58.5
54.4
65.0
0 25 50 75 100
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
%
Travelling gives me chance to experience things I could not
at home
Travelling makes me feel alive
Travelling is a great opportunity for self-
discovery and personal growth
Travelling allows me to stay in touch with family and
friends
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much do you agree with the following statements about why you travel on holidays?
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Do you feel people are under more pressure these days to have ‘cool’ or ‘unique’ holiday experiences instead of the old tried and tested destinations and experiences?
Millennials are more likely to feel that people are under more pressure nowadays to have ‘cool’ or ‘unique’ holiday experiences at least to some extent (70.5% vs. 55.3%). Do you take many photos when you are on holiday?
Millennials are more likely to say they take at least a considerable number of photos when they are on a holiday (45.5% vs. 34.5%), while seniors are more likely to admit they take only a few photos (28.8% vs. 15.0%).
10.3%
45.0%
44.7%Seniors
20.0%
50.5%
29.5%
Millennials
Yes, to a large extent
Yes, to some extent
No, not really
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you feel people are under more pressure these days to have cool' or unique' holiday experiences instead of the old tried and tested destinations and experiences?
28.8 30.8
20.6
13.9
4.81.1
15.0
30.025.5
20.0
6.03.5
0
10
20
30
40
Not verymany
Quite a few Considerablenumber
Very many Let’s just say I have invested
in memory cards
I have aproblem
%
MillennialsSeniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you take many photos when you are on holiday?
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How do you look at your holiday photos after?
Seniors are more likely to look at their holiday photos with their partner or family at home (56.6% vs. 43.0%). On the other hand, millennials are considerably more likely to put up post-holiday photos on social media (50.0% vs. 19.8%) or view them on their own (44.5% vs. 33.4%).
56.6
33.4
22.7
19.8
14.8
5.0
43.0
44.5
30.0
50.0
9.5
0 25 50 75
Viewing at home with partner orfamily
Personal viewing (only if you reallydo rather than just backing them up
and never looking again)
Emailing to family and/or friends
Posting to social media
I admit that I usually don't get aroundto viewing them after the trip
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you look at your holiday photos after?*Multiple answers allowed
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What do you think about other people posting their holiday pictures on social media?
While more than half (55.3%) of seniors say posts of holiday pictures on social media give them ideas of new places to go, a similar proportion do not care and rarely bother looking at them (52.6%) or find them ‘irritating or boring’ (48.8%). Compared to seniors, millennials are more likely to be inspired to travel more (76.5% vs. 47.6%) or to get ideas of new places to go to (75.0% vs. 55.3%) when they see other people post their holiday photos on social media. Millennials are also more likely to say that they enjoy living surreptitiously through their friends (59.5% vs. 27.8%) or that these posts give them a sense of FOMO or ‘fear of missing out’ (48.0% vs. 11.9%).
55.3
52.6
48.8
47.6
31.9
27.8
11.9
75.0
52.5
51.5
76.5
42.5
59.5
48.0
0 25 50 75 100
It gives me ideas of new places to go
Don't care and rarely bother looking atother people's holiday snaps
I find other people's lifestyle braggingirritating or boring
It inspires me to want to travel more
It just shows what a waste of timetaking so many photos is
I enjoy living surreptitiously throughmy friends
It give me a sense of FOMO (i.e. fear ofmissing out)
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What do you think about other people posting their holiday pictures on social media?
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FUNDING THE TRIP
Both seniors and millennials tend to fund their holidays through their savings
Affordability is the top barrier for seniors in travelling more. However, many are not averse to spending their children’s inheritance or using credit cards or personal loans
How do you tend to fund your holidays? [Seniors]
The vast majority (88.2%) of senior respondents say they use their savings to fund their travels. To a much lesser extent, they also spend their kids’ inheritance (18.1%) or use credit cards/personal loans (13.2%).
88.2
18.1
13.2
8.9
5.3
2.9
2.3
2.0
1.3
2.0
0 25 50 75 100
Savings
Spending the kids' inheritance
Credit cards or personal loans
Drawing down on super
Funding through work opportunities
Using money from downsizingresidential property
Funded by the kids or family
Selling collectables/assets
Reverse mortgages or other means torelease property equity
Other
% YesSource: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you tend to fund your holidays?*Multiple answers allowed
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How do you tend to fund your holidays? [Millennials]
Similar to seniors, close to four in five (78.5%) millennial respondents declare their savings as their primary source of funding for their holidays. Close to one in five tend to fund their holidays using credit cards or personal loans or family (both 18.0%). Why are you using your children’s inheritance to fund your holidays?
78.5
18.0
18.0
14.5
9.0
8.0
7.5
1.0
0 30 60 90
Savings
Credit cards or personal loans
Funded by the kids or family
Funding through workopportunities
Selling collectables/assets
Using money from downsizingresidential property
Reverse mortgages or other meansto release property equity
Other
% Yes
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you tend to fund your holidays?*Multiple answers allowed
52.5
51.4
48.1
21.5
2.2
0 20 40 60
It's my money and I deserve to enjoyit now
My children have their own moneyand don't need mine
You only live once! (or YOLO as mykids might say)
I'd prefer not to but it's the only way Ican afford it
Other
% Yes
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Why are you using your children’s inheritance to fund your holidays?*Multiple answers allowed
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For seniors who cite spending their children’s inheritance on their holidays, more than half say that it is their money and they deserve to enjoy it (52.5%) or that their children already have their own money and do not need their inheritance (51.4%). Close to half (48.1%) also ascribe to YOLO or ‘you live only once’ mantra, while one in five (21.5%) prefer not to spend their kids’ inheritance but they feel it is the only way they can afford to go on a holiday. How much do you (including partner and family that travel together if that is the case) typically spend on holidays each year (all-inclusive of travel, accommodation, food, activities, shopping, etc.)?
On average, seniors typically spend nearly twice as much as millennials on holidays each year ($6,484 vs. $3,380).
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much do you (including partner and family that travel together if that is the case) typically spend on holidays each year?
$3,380
Seniors Millennials
$6,484
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How much do you agree with the following statements about the affordability of travelling these days?
The overwhelming majority (95.0%) of senior respondents agree or strongly agree that they feel they have earned the right to spend their money freely and enjoy themselves on holiday. The vast majority (85.1%) also agree or strongly agree that they do not worry about spending the children’s inheritance when they go on holidays. However, the overwhelming majority (92.8%) agree or strongly agree that they invest time in making sure they are getting the best deals and save money where they can. More than seven in 10 (71.8%) also agree or strongly agree that they choose destinations with the budget firmly in mind. Most agree or strongly agree that holidays are getting more expensive but they tend to be much less frugal when they go on one (both 61.9%).
95.0
92.8
85.1
71.8
61.9
% Strongly agree % Agree
32.6
30.9
26.5
16.0
8.3
16.0
17.1
62.4
61.9
58.6
55.8
53.6
45.9
30.9
0 25 50 75 100
I feel I have earned the right tospend my money freely and enjoy
myself on holiday
I invest time in making sure I'mgetting the best deals and save
money where I can
I don't worry about spending thechildren's inheritance when I go on
holiday (even if they do)
I choose destinations with budgetfirmly in mind
I tend to be much less frugal(pennywise) when I go on holidays -
it's a holiday right?
Holidays are getting more expensiveand difficult to afford these days
The strength of the Aussie dollar hasa big impact on my travel plans
%Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much do you agree with the following statements about the affordability of travelling these days?
61.9
48.0
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Which of the following best describes you?
Seniors are more likely to say they would like to go on vacations a bit more (40.2% vs. 22.5%), while millennials are more likely to declare they would like go on vacations much more (54.0% vs. 35.8%).
22.1
35.8
40.2
1.9
23.0
54.0
22.5
0.5
0 20 40 60
I go on vacations as much as Iwould like
I would like to go on vacationsmuch more
I would like to go on vacations a bitmore
I would like to go on vacations less
%
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Which of the following best describes you?
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Do you feel there are any barriers to travelling for you?
Two thirds (66.7%) of senior respondents and seven in 10 (70.5%) millennial respondents cite affordability as the top barrier that keeps them from going on holidays, making it by far the most commonly cited barrier. Other barriers include family care responsibilities (17.6% and 22.5% respectively) and security concerns (16.0% and 20.5% respectively). Millennials are more likely to cite lack of spare time or work commitments as a barrier to travelling (31.0% vs. 15.8%).
66.7
17.6
16.0
15.8
11.1
4.7
3.1
15.2
0.1
70.5
22.5
20.5
31.0
13.5
1.0
10.0
4.0
0 20 40 60 80
Affordability
Family care responsibilities
Security concerns
Lack of spare time or workcommitments
No one to travel with
Medical/health issues
Lack of inspiration
None
Other
% Yes
Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you feel there are any barriers to travelling for you?*Multiple answers allowed
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PLANNING THE TRIP
Seniors tend to take longer than millennials in researching and planning a big holiday
The Internet means that seniors are spoilt for travel options and it is easier than ever to source destinations, accommodations and activities and to find deals
How many hours do you typically spend researching and planning a big holiday?
On average, seniors typically spend more time than millennials in researching and planning a big holiday (27 hours vs. 18 hours).
27hours
18hours
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How many hours do you typically spend researching and planning a big holiday?
Seniors Millennials
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Over how long a period do you usually take to decide where exactly you will book or go?
Seniors on average take 7.6 weeks to decide where exactly they will go on their holiday, while it takes millennials an average of 5.9 weeks.
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Over how long a period do you usually take to decide where exactly you will book or go?
7.6weeks
5.9weeks
Seniors Millennials
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If you had to choose, how would you classify yourself as a holiday planner?
Seniors prefer to over prepare as opposed to ‘winging it’ in planning their travels (65.4% vs. 34.6%). In line with this, they also tend to take their time deciding as opposed to making their choices quickly (66.3% vs. 33.7% respectively). However, seniors also lean towards saying they tend to be care free over worrying (60.9% vs. 39.1%).
%
60.9
48.6
34.6
33.7
39.1
51.4
65.4
66.3
Tend to be care free
Get information
Prefer to wing it
Make choice quickly
Compulsive researcher
Tend to worry
Prefer to over prepare
Take my time deciding
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: If you had to choose, how would you classify yourself as a holiday planner?
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: If you had to choose, how would you classify yourself as a holiday planner?
%
56.0
42.5
40.0
36.5
44.0
57.5
60.0
63.5
Tend to be care
Get information
Make choice quickly
Prefer to wing it
Compulsive researcher
Tend to worry
Prefer to over prepare
Take my time deciding
Millennials
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Similarly, millennials prefer to over prepare as opposed to ‘winging it’ in planning their travels (63.5% vs. 36.5%). In line with this, they also tend to take their time deciding as opposed to making their choices quickly (60.0% vs. 40.0% respectively). However, seniors also lean towards saying they tend to be care free over worrying (56.0% vs. 44.0%).
What role does technology play in your holiday planning? Which of the following do you typically
use when planning your holidays?
Across all aspects, seniors are considerably more likely to utilise websites over apps as well as travel agents in planning their holidays, especially in sourcing destinations (84.8%), sourcing accommodation and activities, as well as finding deals (both 81.8%). Likewise millennials are considerably more likely to utilise websites over apps as well as travel agents in planning their holidays, especially in finding deals (77.8%), sourcing destinations (76.9%) and sourcing accommodation and activities (75.8%).
2.6
13.3
2.8
11.9
3.0
13.4
2.2
13.9
2.4
8.4
84.8
76.9
81.8
75.8
81.8
77.8
62.7
70.6
63.3
71.6
12.6
9.7
15.5
12.4
15.2
8.8
35.1
15.5
34.2
20.0
0 25 50 75 100
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
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Sourcing accommodation
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Finding deals
Making bookings
Paying for bookings
Apps Websites Travel agents
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What role does technology play in your holiday planning? Which of the following do you typically use when planning your holidays?
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How much do you agree with the following statements?
The overwhelming majority of senior and millennial respondents (94.6% and 92.0% respectively) agree or strongly agree that the Internet makes it easier to choose from more holiday destinations and experiences. Reflecting this, the majority also agree or strongly agree that the role of the travel agent is diminishing (71.5% and 82.5% respectively). However, seven in 10 (70.0%) senior respondents and the vast majority (84.0%) of millennial respondents agree or strongly agree that the many holiday options make it harder to decide. Millennials are more likely to agree or strongly agree that social media tends to encourage them to travel (83.5% vs. 39.1%) or that peer-to-peer accommodation apps enable them to have more authentic holiday experiences and living more like locals (74.0% vs. 41.8%).
% Strongly agree % Agree
32.7
36.0
16.4
25.0
11.9
22.5
5.0
17.0
5.2
23.0
61.9
56.0
55.1
57.5
58.1
61.5
36.8
57.0
33.9
60.5
0 25 50 75 100
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
Seniors
Millennials
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The internet makes it easier to choose from more holiday destination and
experiences these days
The useful role of the travel agent is diminishing with all the online options
these days
There are so many options for holidays these days it gets hard to decide
Technology like 'Peer-to-peer accommodation apps' mean I can have
more authentic holiday experiences and live more like a local for a little while
Social media tends to encourage me to want to travel
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SECURITY AND MONEY
Although the vast majority of seniors have not had any bad experiences while travelling in recent years, security issues and world events remain a major concern, particularly when travelling overseas
Reflecting this, the vast majority of seniors typically take out some form of travel insurance when travelling overseas, particularly for health, accident and theft/loss cover
How concerned do you tend to be about security issues when you plan your holidays?
The vast majority of senior and millennial respondents (80.3% and 86.5% respectively) tend to be at least somewhat concerned about security issues when they plan their holidays. Moreover, millennials are more likely to say they are very or extremely concerned about security when they plan their holidays (47.5% vs. 33.7%).
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How concerned do you tend to be about security issues when you plan your holidays?
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Have you had any bad experiences of this nature while travelling in recent years?
Millennials are more likely to say they have had bad experiences while travelling in recent years (33.0% vs. 15.8%), including getting scammed (14.0%), getting robbed and being verbally abused (both 10.0%).
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Getting scammed
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Have you had any bad experiences of this nature while travelling in recent years?*Multiple answers allowed
Millennials
Seniors
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Do recent world events have much impact on your holiday travel plans?
Close to three in five senior and millennial respondents (60.2% and 63.5% respectively) say recent world events have at least some impact on their holiday travel plans.
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do recent world events have much impact on your holiday travel plans?
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Why do you feel they have this impact on your holiday travel plans?
"As a female there are many places that are too dangerous to travel now." (57 years old, Female, VIC)
"Bad things can happen anywhere. I obviously would not travel to a destination if they are in the middle of a crisis or there is immediate and guaranteed danger but I use my own judgment." (24 years old, Female,
SA)
"Because there is always a risk and you need to be careful." (27 years old, Female, VIC)
"I like to ensure that my family and I are as safe as possible while travelling and on holiday." (73 years old, Male, VIC)
"Need to take this into account if you wish to travel to one country to another. Even in some places even flying over is a concern now days. I need to promise our children who worry about us that we are taking
proper precautions." (68 years old, Female, QLD)
"One cannot worry too much about it. Unless one is actually considering going to a place which is actually involved in warfare or experiencing severe security problems." (76 years old, Male, WA)
"One small incident of being kicked shouldn’t reflect the people of the country or countries I visit - crime
happens back here in Australia as well. Need to ensure you are aware of your environment and take precautions as best as possible for the circumstances." (54 years old, Female, VIC)
"Other countries can be very different from Australia with different laws, as well as recent terrorist
activities. I am scared to travel overseas and would research greatly before considering an overseas destination." (21 years old, Female, NT)
"Overseas holidays are not safe." (66 years old, Female, WA)
"The spread of Islamic terrorism to many countries limits my choice of destination. I would like to have
returned to Europe, but this is now out of my 'destination' list." (66 years old, Male, WA)
"When there is a security scare security gets stricter and you have to be more careful on what you pack and take with you!" (76 years old, Male, SA)
"Where your flight is going to en route to your destination - I felt I should not fly on a particular airline as
civil unrest developed in the city where the plane would have stopped over en route to my destination." (57 years old, Female, NSW)
"World security is so different nowadays - it plays a big part in planning where to go, and places that you
thought were safe to go are not safe anymore." (70 years old, Female, NSW)
"You would have to be living under a rock not to be aware of the danger in certain countries, but the type of holidays we take and the places we visit are about as safe as you can be anywhere these days. After all
there was a bomb scare within a kilometre of our home the other day!" (69 years old, Female, NSW)
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Does any of the following world events deter you from visiting the following places?
Seniors are more likely to say the war and terrorism in Turkey and the Middle East deter them from visiting those areas (73.7% vs. 59.5%). Seniors are also more likely to say the political issues or concerns in the Philippines are keeping them away from the country (45.7% vs. 35.0%), while the recent US elections are more likely to keep the millennials away from the USA (28.5% vs. 15.8%).
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US elections - USA or elsewhere
Brexit and immigration tensions - UKand Europe
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I don't travel overseas
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Does any of the following world events deter you from visiting the following places?*Multiple answers allowed
Millennials
Seniors
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How do you usually manage your money while abroad?
Close to three in five senior respondents exchange cash to local currency (56.2%) or use their credit cards (56.1%) while travelling abroad. On the other hand, millennials most commonly prefer to use their debit cards (53.0%), while around two in five exchange cash to local currency (45.0%) or use their credit cards (44.5%).
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you usually manage your money while abroad?*Multiple answers allowed
Millennials
Seniors
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How much have you had to pay to cover misfortunes while travelling in the last year (both domestically and internationally)?
Seniors have had to pay more to cover misfortunes while on holidays in the last year, spending on average $1,556 compared to millennials who spent $902 on average.
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How much have you had to pay to cover misfortunes while travelling in the last year (both domestically and internationally)?
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Do you usually get travel insurance when you go on holidays?
Seniors and millennials most commonly do not get travel insurance when they go on domestic holidays (57.2% and 50.5% respectively). This is not the case with international travel, with most seniors and millennials availing them of some form of travel insurance. Seniors are more likely to get more comprehensive cover (60.5% vs. 37.0%), while millennials are more likely to get a basic cover (40.0% vs. 25.2%).
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you usually get travel insurance when you go on holidays?
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Do you usually do this through annual or singular policies?
Among those who purchase some form of travel insurance, seniors are more likely to purchase singular policies for their trips (90.5% vs. 75.8%), while millennials are more likely to get an annual policy (24.2% vs. 9.5%).
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Do you usually do this through annual or singular policies?
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How do you usually purchase travel insurance?
Among those who purchase some form of travel insurance, seniors and millennials most commonly purchase it directly online (38.9% and 36.3% respectively). One in five say it is usually purchased through a travel agent (20.6% and 20.4% respectively), while 12.1% of senior respondents and 14.0% of millennial respondents say it is usually part of their travel package.
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you usually purchase travel insurance?
Millennials
Seniors
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What are your greatest reasons for getting travel insurance? Please rank your top 5 where 1 is the most important to you.
Seniors and millennials cite having health cover as their top reason for getting travel insurance, with an average ranking score of 8.8 and 7.5 out of 10 respectively. This is followed by accident cover (8.2 and 7.3 respectively) and theft/loss cover for money and card replacement (6.3 and 6.9 respectively).
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What are your greatest reasons for getting travel insurance? Please rank your top 5 where 1 is the most important to you.
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PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND TIPS
Despite a variety of bad plane experiences, travelling pet peeves and other negative issues or concerns, the vast majority of seniors would not be deterred from travelling again
Have you had any of the following bad plane experiences in your travels?
Seniors are more likely to say they have experienced the inability to sleep on a long haul flight (46.0% vs. 33.0%) or incessantly crying babies or unruly misbehaving children (34.9% vs. 24.0%). Three in 10 (30.2%) senior respondents say they have experienced people encroaching on their personal space during flights, compared to 23.5% of millennial respondents. Around one in four senior and millennial respondents complain about bad meals (24.6% and 22.5% respectively), major delays, missed connections and unexpected layovers (24.0% and 23.0% respectively) or noisy adult passengers (23.6% and 22.5% respectively).
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People encroaching on personal space
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Major delays, missed connections,unexpected layovers
Noisy adult passengers
Inconvenient need for toilet trips (myself orsomeone needing to pass me)
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Millennials
Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Have you had any of the following bad plane experiences in your travels?*Multiple answers allowed
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What are your main pet peeves when travelling?
"Busy roads, city traffic (I seldom travel to a city), the cost of fuel." (64 years old, Female, QLD)
"Getting stuck next to fat people on airplanes, men who have no sense that they are encroaching on your personal space- like using both arm rests without noticing that their arm is coming into your area, people
not controlling their children from running around, babies with smelly nappies. And the seats are absurdly cramped on airplanes with no leg room." (58 years old, Female, QLD)
"Having to lug heavy bags up and down steps/stairs because no lift or escalator; discovering the train ticket you have booked is "upstairs" on the train so have to lug the bag around; not being near a train luggage rack that is visible from my seat - so makes me anxious at every stop!; not having the correct
money to access a toilet; not being able to find a free Wi-Fi access when required!." (67 years old, Female, WA)
"Insufficient seat and leg space when travelling economy." (76 years old, Male, WA)
"Lack of information on many matters." (65 years old, Male, SA)
"Long haul plane travel and delays bring out difficult behaviour displays in fellow travellers. I feel sorry for
mums with crying babies." (74 years old, Female, SA)
"Noisy and very loud people who only care about themselves. People pushing in front of others. Those that are always late either when departing for an excursion. Those that the excursion transport (e.g. Bus) have
to wait for and everyone else is inconvenienced or delayed. They should be left behind." (63 years old, Male, NSW)
"Passengers who complain to flight attendants ALL the time and demand drinks and service constantly.
Passengers who use up more than their allocated area in the overhead luggage compartments. Passengers who constantly kick the back of your seat all through the flight. Passengers who get up out of
their seats and begin to unload the overhead luggage compartments before the "all clear" is given to do this." (64 years old, Female, VIC)
"People who are overly loud or encroaching personal space, parents who let their children run wild or
misbehave without taking any measures to control or discipline them." (54 years old, Female, VIC)
"The amount of time actually spent getting to my destination." (57 years old, Female, VIC) "The whole transit experience, the hassle of getting to the airport, checking in, security checks, etc. it often
takes longer than the trip itself." (56 years old, Female, QLD)
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Would any of your main pet peeves deter you from travelling again?
Despite a variety of travelling pet peeves, the vast majority (82.2%) of senior respondents say these would be somewhat or very unlikely to deter them from travelling again, compared to 56.5% of millennial respondents. On the other hand, more than two in five (43.5%) millennial respondents say their travelling pet peeves would be somewhat or very likely to deter them from travelling again, compared to only 17.8% of senior respondents.
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: Would any of your main pet peeves deter you from travelling again?
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What are the common negative issues seniors face while travelling?
Many senior respondents nominate personal security concerns (50.3%) and getting scammed (47.7%) as common negative issues they face while travelling. Close to two in five (39.2%) cite language difficulties, while more than three in 10 (31.4%) point to poor travelling/accommodation conditions.
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Poor food
Acclimatising - more extreme weatherthan accustomed
Accepting local practices
Hard meeting new people
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Other
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: What are the common negative issues seniors face while travelling?*Multiple answers allowed
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To what extent would these issues deter you from travelling in the future?
Despite the common negative issues seniors face while travelling, the vast majority (80.9%) say these would be somewhat or very unlikely to deter them from travelling in the future.
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Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: To what extent would these senior issues deter you from travelling in the future?
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Do you have any travel hacks or tips for your fellow Australians? "Always use a travel agent they can get you out of situations that would cause world war 3 when things go
wrong If you do it yourself be prepared for missed connections, hotels not actually booked even though you thought you had.. The list goes on." (74 years old, Male, SA)
"Be careful everywhere you go especially where English is not the 1st language spoken locally." (56 years
old, Male, NSW)
"Do not accept parcels at airports from strangers." (66 years old, Male, NSW)
"Don't make close friends with people overseas too quickly, be careful le of your own safety and others travelling with you whilst travelling. Take heed of any warnings of Australian government travel websites.
Respect the laws of the country where you are...." (76 years old, Male, SA)
"Don't use Credit Cards unless absolutely necessary. Don't hesitate to question Taxi drivers regarding any additional charges. Don't hesitate to question ships purser regarding any unknown additional charges.
There is safety in numbers." (56 years old, Male, QLD)
"Get one of those special bags/wallets/purses that prevent fraudsters from skimming your cards. Get travel insurance, especially if travelling somewhere with a horrible and/or expensive health system like the
USA or Asia. Relax - what seems awful now will be a funny story years later." (57 years old, Female, WA)
"Go with a church group - they are always friendly and helpful." (71 years old, Female, QLD)
"Have cash. Preferably spare US dollars. In small denominations." (59 years old, Male, NSW)
"I often book travel services overseas as it can work out a lot cheaper than booking it here in Australia. In fact the car rental site I use is a lot cheaper if I book my car rental through the UK site in GBP rather than
the Australian version of the same site in AUD for the exact same thing. I have saved 100s of dollars on four week rentals by doing this. Cruises are also often cheaper if booked in the US or UK." (50 years old,
Female, NSW)
"If your senses are telling you something does not feel right, listen to it and get out of the area. Drink bottled water only. Behave and show respect to other countries cultures." (67 years old, Female, QLD)
"Keep a smile on your face. Smiles are always a good way to start an interaction with anyone. Don’t walk
around with your hands in your pockets and your head down. Stand up straight and be alert. Be positive and don't look as you are worried. This will reduce the possibility of you looking like a potential target.
Loop the straps of your bum bag through your belt. You cannot lose it that way. Carry your handbag strap over your shoulder - bag to the front, hard to steal from at that point. KEEP SMILING." (71 years old, Male,
ACT)
"Keep your belongings and your money secure. Be careful about what you eat and drink. Try to book accommodation close to the airport for the night before you fly out (if you are in a foreign country because it is very hard to estimate how much time you will need to reach the airport sometimes.) Book a stop-over
if travelling with children or the elderly, Direct flights can be too long for them. ." (52 years old, Female, QLD)
"Leave copies of your passport, licence and other important documents with a trusted friend. Inform the Australian embassy of whatever country you are in that you are travelling in that country. Keep in touch
with a friend." (54 years old, Female, VIC)
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"Pack essentials in carry on as luggage can miss flights and despite how people think otherwise it is a common occurrence and you need to be prepared. You are responsible for packing so airlines will not
always compensate if you put your house or car keys in your luggage. Pack light carry on as per airline rules as its annoying for those who do follow the rules. Just pack light in general, the less you have the less
stress you'll have. Read terms and conditions of tickets even if it is boring as it outlines a lot of important information that will help you prepare more efficiently." (21 years old, Female, NT)
"Register with "Smart traveller" before leaving, and abide by local rules and laws. Some are very different
to Australia." (66 years old, Male, WA)
"Tips if going to foreign countries, get a mobile and have a dictionary English & country/countries you are visiting. Learn about the country and culture before you go - from blogs etc. not the tourist sites. Learn
basic words like please, thank you, good morning, evening, I’m sorry. Can you help me? And I’m sorry I don’t speak your language etc. Dress to the country and climate... e.g. always natural fibres. Be polite,
people are very helpful if you are polite and try. Too many people go without the foggiest idea about the country from the locals, they read the tourist rubbish, and you can get into a lot of trouble that way, same
applies for Australia, most of my visitors are all unprepared... the big one is they think Bondi beach will have blue water and skies in the middle of winter... we give out lousy information as do most tourist site....
Find a travel agent from that country, they will give you tips that are invaluable and places you would never know about." (69 years old, Female, VIC)
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How do you stay connected online when you travel?
Around one in three senior and millennial respondents stay connected online when they travel by relying on Wi-Fi in restaurants and hotels (31.0% and 33.5% respectively). Millennials are more likely to buy a local sim card (24.0% vs. 16.4%) or secure an international data roaming plan before they travel (16.0% vs. 12.0%). However, three in 10 (30.1%) senior respondents and close to one in five (17.5%) millennial respondents do not worry about staying connected online.
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Don’t worry about staying connected online
Buy a local sim card
Secure an international data roaming planbefore I go
Use internet café or kiosk now and then
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Seniors
Source: CoreData - Senior Travel Survey (December 2016)Question: How do you stay connected online when you travel?
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Do you have any funny experiences from recent travels to share?
"Being chased down the street by an Emu, in the national park, it chased me and my granddaughter , when we nearly feel on top of it ,while it was sitting in a nest ,cause I was telling my grandkids that if
they keep their eyes open they might see the Postman riding a Kangaroo delivering mail, and not watching where I was going. I did not know if I was to laugh, cry, scream, or all of the above, as well as soil
my undies, It took my husband to turn the car shoooo rooos on, (electrical device to scare animals while we travel open roads) to scare him, and all the family could do is laugh and spread the story to all friends
and relatives." (66 years old, Female, WA)
"Fell off a chair in a local restaurant in London!" (76 years old, Male, SA)
"Going to Europe for a white Xmas but no snow." (70 years old, Female, TAS)
"I didn't realise that in Hong Kong I needed to tip the concierge and we spent some time bowing at each other he didn't speak English and I didn't speak his language we were both laughing in the end it still
makes me smile he was lovely and never left my side after that." (70 years old, Female, SA)
"I picked up an accident victim hit by a truck in Thailand, and at the hospital they thought it was me who injured him, eventually I found an English speaking doctor. He survived ok." (71 years old, Male, VIC)
"I sat in a ladies only area in a bus in Morocco." (64 years old, Male, TAS)
"Language barrier in China. I asked reception for a towel using a translation app and they came up and
bought me toilet paper instead." (30 years old, Female, VIC)
"My sister and I travelled to Malaysia a few years ago with a work tour group and when we all got off the plane and rushed to the toilets we couldn't believe we had to stand to use them. We still have a photo of
the toilet and it was the talk of the tour for a while." (63 years old, Female, QLD)
"Nothing outstanding. Small experience in showing overseas tourists how to open a salad dressing satchel by squeezing after they tried to use a fork. When shown they shot the dressing over the person next to
them that they were travelling with." (63 years old, Male, NSW)
"Parked my Avis rental car in Ireland nose-in to a hotel wall while visiting a castle one Sunday afternoon. On return I realized I could not find reverse gear. Nothing marked on gear lever except 6 forward gears.
Call to Avis was answered in USA, where manual cars are rare and so no help. Pushing car out was impossible due to steep incline. Started asking passers-by if they knew how to reverse a Nissan Qashqai.
Soon a crowd of sympathetic people had gathered, but no-one had a clue. Eventually 2 garda (cops) stopped to see what was going on. We all searched in vain for some switch or other device to engage
reverse. Then the cop strolled over to the nearby main road and waited for another Nissan Qashqai to appear. He stopped the driver who explained that there was a ring hidden inside the leather "skirt"
through which the gear lever passed, which you pulled up to turn 6th gear into reverse. (The car was festooned with stickers about child seats etc., but not this essential advice!). I ended up buying a round of
drinks (Guinness, of course) for 26 people who'd stopped to help, including cops, at adjacent pub! ." (63 years old, Male, VIC)
"Seeing an elderly Yemeni jump on the conveyor thru the security X-ray in Saudi Arabia." (76 years old,
Male, WA)
"Staying in a very expensive hotel, on a very high floor, and the fire alarms went off...message to use directions on the door to the room to exit ....no directions on the door." (71 years old, Female, QLD)
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"Travelling in India I awoke one morning to see a small monkey take off with some of my clothing as I had left the window open." (58 years old, Male, VIC)
"We had a packet of AA batteries in our suitcase, and when the x-ray scanned them, they looked like a clip
of bullets....so we had to undo our case to prove what they were." (61 years old, Male, SA)
"Well was wandering around the New Forest in UK and visited a lovely village within its boundaries. Was looking at the menu outside a pub when I heard a munching behind me. Turned around to find a cow
chomping on beautiful hanging baskets. She had almost devoured the petunias and lobellia. The landlord came out and shooed "Daisy" along the road. In the New Forest the wild ponies and other animals that use the forest have right of way. So not unusual to see ponies etc. wandering around these villages and greens. Word of warning the ponies are wild and protected - do not try to approach them they will kick
out. However it made my day (decided to take the "Fish" of the day over steak haha). An hour later we saw "Daisy" enjoying dessert (roses overhanging the garden wall). Have the photos to prove it." (70 years
old, Female, VIC)
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Seniors Millennials
Female 50.3% 47.5%
Male 49.7% 52.5%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Seniors Millennials
The capital city of my state/territory 59.2% 70.5%
A regional centre 26.8% 21.5%
A rural area 14.0% 8.0%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Seniors Millennials
Primary 0.8% 1.0%
Part of high school 14.2% 4.5%
Completed high school 21.5% 23.2%
Diploma or certificate qualification 36.4% 23.2%
Degree qualification 17.2% 33.8%
Postgraduate qualification 9.9% 14.1%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Seniors Millennials
Living alone (never had children) 9.0% 17.5%
Living with flatmate(s) (never had children) 1.4% 13.5%
Living with parents/siblings (never had children) 1.5% 23.5%
Living with partner only (never had children) 9.7% 14.5%
Living with your children (under 18 years) at home 5.2% 28.5%
Living with your children (over 18 years) at home 12.8% 1.0%
Living with your children (both over and under 18
years) at home1.5% 1.0%
Children have all left home 53.6% 0.0%
Other 5.3% 0.5%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Gender
Area
Educational Attainment
Living Arrangements
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Seniors Millennials
Full-time paid employment 18.6% 43.0%
Part-time paid employment 13.0% 17.0%
Self-employed 6.2% 3.5%
Casual employment 3.1% 6.0%
Transitioning to retirement and working part time 1.4% 0.0%
Fully retired 43.1% 0.0%
Full-time home duties 5.5% 7.5%
Maternity leave 0.0% 0.5%
Unemployed / not in paid employment 4.8% 7.5%
Student 0.6% 11.0%
On a disability pension 3.7% 4.0%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Seniors Millennials
Business owner 11.1% 5.8%
Manager 9.2% 20.9%
Professional 22.5% 27.3%
Technician 3.3% 6.5%
Trades worker 5.4% 2.2%
Community and personal service worker 6.1% 5.8%
Clerical and administrative worker 20.3% 11.5%
Sales worker 6.1% 12.9%
Machinery operators and driver 3.5% 0.7%
Labourer 6.1% 2.9%
Other 6.1% 3.6%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Employment Status
Occupation
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Seniors Millennials
I have no investments 28.1% 35.5%
$50,000 or less 11.1% 15.1%
$50,001 to $150,000 14.8% 18.6%
$150,001 to $250,000 10.0% 8.1%
$250,001 to $350,000 6.5% 5.8%
$350,001 to $450,000 4.7% 4.1%
$450,001 to $550,000 2.6% 4.7%
$550,001 to $650,000 3.2% 1.7%
$650,001 to $750,000 4.2% 0.6%
$750,001 to $1 mill ion 6.8% 3.5%
More than $1 mill ion to $3 mill ion 7.6% 1.2%
More than $3 mill ion to $5 mill ion 0.4% 0.0%
More than $5 mill ion 0.0% 1.2%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Seniors Millennials
$50,000 or less 43.3% 21.2%
$50,001 to $75,000 21.5% 15.6%
$75,001 to $100,000 13.0% 24.6%
$100,001 to $125,000 8.3% 14.5%
$125,001 to $150,000 7.7% 9.5%
$150,001 to $200,000 3.2% 8.9%
$200,001 to $250,000 2.3% 2.2%
$250,001 to $350,000 0.5% 1.7%
$350,001 or more 0.1% 1.7%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Investment Portfolio
Household Income
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Seniors Millennials
$20,000 or less 25.2% 27.7%
$20,001 to $30,000 21.8% 10.7%
$30,001 to $40,000 11.4% 7.3%
$40,001 to $50,000 9.6% 9.0%
$50,001 to $60,000 8.6% 10.2%
$60,001 to $70,000 5.1% 10.7%
$70,001 to $80,000 4.1% 6.2%
$80,001 to $90,000 4.1% 6.2%
$90,001 to $100,000 2.5% 2.8%
$100,001 to $125,000 3.6% 4.0%
$125,001 to $150,000 1.7% 1.1%
$150,001 to $200,000 1.9% 2.8%
More than $200,000 0.5% 1.1%
Total 100.0% 100.0%
Personal Income
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COREDATA ABOUT US
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